In a medium mixing bowl, add about one cup of mayonnaise and half that amount of sour cream (around 1/2 cup). Stir them together until smooth. This creates the creamy foundation that makes dairy queen ranch ingredients work together so beautifully. The combination of these two provides both richness and tang.

Add a teaspoon each of dried chives, parsley, and dill. Then, sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir it all together to combine the flavors. These herbs are the secret to achieving that authentic DQ ranch taste everyone loves.

Use a whisk or spoon to blend everything until it’s creamy and well-mixed. The consistency should be thick, but if you want a thinner dressing for drizzling, you can add a bit of milk or buttermilk (1-2 tablespoons) until it reaches your desired thickness. Whisking helps ensure no clumps of herbs remain.

Taste your ranch and feel free to add more herbs, garlic powder, or salt if needed. The flavors should be balanced and rich. This is your chance to customize the seasoning to match your personal preference or get even closer to the exact Dairy Queen ranch dressing flavor you remember.

For the best flavor, let your ranch dressing chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This allows the herbs and spices to fully infuse into the dressing, creating that signature depth of flavor. The cold temperature also helps thicken the consistency slightly, making it even more similar to what you’d get at DQ.